What Jones Logistics does

Jones Logistics, LLC (operating as JoLo) is a privately held, asset-based logistics provider headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, founded in 1998 as a flatbed hauler serving the lumber industry and now operating as a portfolio company of Jones Capital. The company operates across three integrated service lines: (1) Third-Party Logistics (3PL) freight brokerage arranging land, air, ocean, and rail shipments through a nationwide carrier partner network spanning 49 US states and 3 Canadian provinces; (2) Dedicated Contract Carriage, providing branded trucks, drivers, and equipment exclusively for single customers — most notably a 150-truck, 1,000-trailer dedicated operation for Generac in Wisconsin; and (3) Distribution & Warehousing, offering 600,000+ square feet of public and contract warehousing across Tennessee and Georgia with value-add services including kitting, consolidation, sequencing, cross-docking, and quality control. Heavy haul and specialized transportation for oversized loads up to 180,000 lbs rounds out the service portfolio.

The business is anchored by long-tenured enterprise relationships — including Generac (Logistics Supplier of the Year, two consecutive years), Steel Dynamics (exclusive port carrier), Blue Origin, General Dynamics, United Rentals, and Energy Systems Southeast — and pursues growth through acquisition under Jones Capital's sponsorship, having completed the Volume Freight add-on (2020) and Nationwide Express acquisition (February 2023). Its underlying technology stack combines the Turvo TMS platform for 3PL brokerage operations, TMWCloud for customer self-service, TFX for carrier load matching, the Highway platform for carrier recruitment, and a proprietary in-house spot navigation system purpose-built for delivering freight to remote, address-less sites (pipeline and bridge construction) with real-time tracking in areas without cellular coverage. Revenue is generated through transaction-based brokerage fees, multi-year dedicated managed-services contracts, and recurring warehousing storage and value-add service charges. Post-Nationwide Express, Jones Logistics operates with 700+ employees, 500+ trucks, and 1,500+ assets across offices in Mississippi, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas.

Name

Jones Logistics

Legal name

Jones Logistics, LLC

Website

https://joneslogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Truck Transportation (484)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC), Managed Transportation Services (MTS) / Outsourced TMS Operations (TLAIAEAB), Heavy Haul / Oversize & Specialized Rigging (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Dedicated contract carriage
• Warehousing and distribution
• Heavy haul transportation
• Flatbed trucking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattiesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) / Freight Brokerage: Arranging and managing land, air, ocean, and rail shipments for shippers. Jones Logistics acts as a freight broker matching shipper loads with carrier capacity. Revenue earned through transaction fees on negotiated freight rates. Covers 49 US states and 3 Canadian provinces.
2. Dedicated Contract Carriage: Dedicated fleet services where Jones Logistics provides branded trucks, drivers, and equipment exclusively for a single customer's operations. Examples include Generac dedicated fleet (150 trucks, 1,000 trailers in Wisconsin). Revenue generated through long-term contract agreements, typically multi-year.
3. Warehousing and Distribution Services: Provides public and contract warehousing with 600,000+ square feet across the Southeast (Tennessee and Georgia). Services include import/export, container drayage, cross-docking, kitting, consolidation, sequencing, repack, quality control, and local transportation. Revenue from storage fees and value-add service charges.
4. Heavy Haul and Specialized Transportation: Specialized transportation of oversized, over-dimensional, and super-heavy freight (up to 180,000 lbs). Includes flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, and specialized equipment. Revenue is project-based, typically per load.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jones Logistics (JoLo) provides asset-based and brokerage logistics services across North America. Its three core service lines are Third-Party Logistics (3PL) freight brokerage arranging land, air, ocean, and rail shipments; Dedicated Contract Carriage with branded trucks, drivers, and equipment assigned to a single customer; and Distribution & Warehousing with 600,000+ sq ft of space and value-add services such as kitting, consolidation, sequencing, cross-docking, and repack. The company also provides specialized heavy haul transportation for oversized loads up to 180,000 lbs and flatbed hauling for open-deck freight, anchored by long-term dedicated relationships with manufacturers, energy companies, and construction firms.

Product overview

Jones Logistics (JoLo) operates as a logistics provider offering three core service lines: Third-Party Logistics (3PL) for freight brokerage across land, air, ocean, and rail; Dedicated Services providing custom contract carriage with branded fleet solutions; and Distribution & Warehousing with over 600,000 square feet of storage space. The warehousing division offers specialized sub-services including public and contract warehousing, cross docking, kitting, consolidation, sequencing, local transportation, quality sorting, spotting, and repack services. The company also provides heavy haul freight services for oversized loads up to 180,000 pounds and operates a Preferred Carrier Program offering Priority Pay for partner carriers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) / Freight Brokerage Arranges and manages land, air, ocean, and rail shipments for shippers across 49 US states and 3 Canadian provinces. Matches shipper loads with carrier capacity through a nationwide carrier network and Turvo TMS, with revenue earned on transaction fees on negotiated freight rates.
• Dedicated Services (Dedicated Contract Carriage) Provides dedicated fleet solutions with custom-branded trucks, drivers, and equipment exclusively for a single customer's operations under long-term contract agreements. Anchor deployment is a 150-truck, 1,000-trailer dedicated fleet for Generac in Wisconsin.
• Distribution & Warehousing Offers public and contract warehousing with 600,000+ sq ft across Tennessee and Georgia, plus value-add services including cross-docking, kitting, consolidation, sequencing, local transportation, quality sorting, spotting, and repack. Generates recurring storage fees and value-add service charges.
• Heavy Haul Freight Specialized transportation of oversized, over-dimensional, and super-heavy freight up to 180,000 lbs using flatbed, step deck, and heavy haul equipment. Examples include 77,000 lb manhole covers, 130,000 lb pipe benders, 133,000 lb bridge beams, and 180,000 lb precast junction boxes, with project-based per-load pricing.
• Flatbed Hauling Open-deck freight transportation for cargo that does not fit in enclosed trailers, including lumber, steel, machinery, and construction materials. Jones is self-reported as a Top 10 flatbed transportation provider in the US.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% average annual growth over 5 consecutive years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Numeros MotorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Numeros Motors, a Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, partnered with Jones Elite Logistics to supply 100 Diplos electric two-wheelers supporting the Go Green Initiative and fleet conversion goals. The Numeros Diplos platform features swappable battery technology and low maintenance requirements aimed at reducing operating costs and emissions for last-mile delivery operations. Numeros operates a 16-acre manufacturing facility with annual production capacity of 70,000 units.
• TurvocoreTechnology or IntegrationJones Logistics selected Turvo TMS to revolutionize its 3PL brokerage operations. Turvo provides a cloud-based transportation management system platform for load management, carrier matching, and operational efficiency across the company's brokerage division.
• TFX (TFX Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with TFX enables Jones Logistics to connect carrier partners with load opportunities, allowing them to book loads faster and grow their businesses through the TFX platform's load matching and booking functionality.
• Volume FreightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJones Capital acquired Volume Freight, a family-owned logistics company in Columbus, MS, as the first add-on acquisition for Jones Logistics. Volume Freight brought 80 employees and aligned culture with Jones' core values. The acquisition expanded Jones Logistics' footprint to include Columbus, MS, New Berlin, WI, and Lyons, IL offices.
• Extra TableminorOthersJones Logistics partnered with Extra Table, a local food drive organization, as part of community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives. This aligns with the company's sustainability core value and mission to improve the lives of employees, customers, vendors, and communities.
• The Arc Southeast MississippiminorOthersMultiple Jones portfolio companies united to serve The Arc Southeast Mississippi, demonstrating Jones Logistics' commitment to community involvement and the sustainability core value of serving communities.
• Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)minorOthersJones Logistics partnered with MDOT and the Don't Trash Mississippi campaign by adopting a section of Highway 589 in Hattiesburg, MS, committing to pick up trash at least 4 times per year. Represents the company's sustainability and community service commitment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with dedicated, brokerage, and LTL segments through recent U.S. Xpress and AAA Cooper acquisitions; competes with Jones in dedicated and asset-based freight.
• Ryder System: Major player in dedicated transportation, supply chain solutions, and fleet management; a larger incumbent serving similar enterprise customers with dedicated fleet and warehousing offerings.
• JB Hunt Transport Services: Large multi-segment carrier (Dedicated Contract Services, ICS Brokerage, Intermodal, Final Mile). Overlaps with Jones across dedicated and brokerage, but at much larger scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Privately held, family-owned supply chain solutions provider with dedicated transportation, brokerage, warehousing, and intermodal — a near-analog in business model to Jones Logistics.
• Werner Enterprises: Dedicated trucking and logistics provider with substantial dedicated fleet operations and a One-Way and Dedicated Transportation segment that mirrors Jones' dedicated contract carriage model.
• Schneider National: Major asset-based carrier offering dedicated, brokerage, and intermodal services across North America. Directly comparable in dedicated contract carriage and 3PL brokerage scale to Jones Logistics.
• Heartland Express: Asset-based truckload carrier with a growing dedicated segment. Operates comparable long-haul and dedicated fleets, with similar private/PE-style ownership characteristics.
• U.S. Xpress (now part of Knight-Swift): Truckload and dedicated services provider with significant dedicated contract carriage business and brokerage operations — historically a direct comparable to Jones' dedicated franchise.
• Hub Group: Asset-light and asset-based logistics provider spanning intermodal, brokerage, dedicated, and warehousing — closely aligned with Jones' three-leg service portfolio.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network and broker with heavy-haul specialty. Comparable to Jones' 3PL brokerage and heavy-haul service lines, though operates a non-asset owner-operator model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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